Eton or Marlborough?
In England, the battle of the colleges is raging.
Everyone secretly hopes to welcome 10-year-old Prince George in the near future.
These establishments will nevertheless have to work together to prevail in this tough competition.
Especially since Saint Edward of Oxford would also have entered the competition.
A coeducational, public school - in England and Wales, the term
"public"
refers to a type of fee-paying private school, open to all students, regardless of their hometown, religious denomination or occupation. their parents.
The
Daily Mail
revealed, on Monday, February 19, that Prince William and Kate Middleton recently visited this boarding school nicknamed
“Teddies”
.
“They came to take a look
,” an anonymous source told columnist Stéphanie Takyi.
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If, however, Wales opted for this establishment, they would have to pay 47,000 pounds (54,000 euros) per year in tuition fees.
Founded in 1863, the institution counts two actors among its former students: Florence Pugh and Laurence Olivier.
On his website, the director highlights
Saint Edward's
“spirit of inclusion” .
“All students should have the opportunity to participate and excel,” emphasizes principal Alastair Chirnside.
Children’s happiness and their ability to recognize what will make them happy is more important than anything else.”
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Committed to the fight for mental health
The 40-hectare property has a golf course and a boathouse.
Saint Edward also offers courses in sustainable development, sports science, world literature, theater, golf or sailing.
Last but not least
, the school fights for the mental health of young people, in particular by supporting the Oxfordshire Youth association.
A cause also dear to the hearts of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
But Wales have, for the moment, not officially decided on the establishment to which they will send their son.
Oundle, Eton or Marlborough?
A week earlier, they would have visited Oundle, an establishment located in Northamptonshire.
In October 2023, Kate Middleton would also have visited her former establishment, Marlborough College.
A boarding school where James and Pippa Middleton also studied, as well as Princess Eugenie and actor Jack Whitehall.
According to People
magazine
, Wales could also choose to send Prince George to Eton, the famous boys' school attended by Princes William and Harry.
The latter also has an advantageous location, being located near Adelaide Cottage, the Welsh family home in Windsor.
In June 2023, Prince George was indeed seen in the company of his parents, while visiting the said establishment.
If they opt for this solution, Wales will have to enroll their eldest son at Eton before June 30, 2024, as stipulated by the rules of the establishment, indicated by the tabloid.
They will also have to pay 500 dollars (472 euros) in registration fees, then 20,000 dollars (18,900 euros) per term, when the little boy joins the establishment.
Within this school, which welcomes students aged 13 to 18 - Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and even George Orwell have sat on its benches - and intends to give them the "
necessary qualifications"
to qualify for
"the best universities"
, affirms its website, Prince George will be able to study no less than 28 subjects, including 10 modern and classical languages.
During his first year, the little boy will be able to learn Latin, Japanese, French, music and even theater.
As for Marlborough College, Kate Middleton and Prince William will have to pay 15,665 pounds (17,900 euros) per term to enroll the young heir there, and pay registration fees of around 300 pounds (344 euros).
The establishment, located 2 hours from London, offers its students the opportunity to practice multiple sports, such as cricket, squash, golf or water polo, indicates its website.
They can also study art, music and theater there.
First-year students are even offered the opportunity to participate in wilderness expeditions, to practice kayaking or climbing.
A most complete program.